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Shops & Retail Units to Rent in Edinburgh

Find a Shops & Retail Units for your business in Edinburgh

Retail property to let in Edinburgh, from high-street shops and boutique units to larger commercial spaces ideal for cafés, service businesses, and established retail brands.

More details for 198 Portobello High St, Edinburgh - Retail to Rent

198 Portobello High St

Edinburgh, EH15 1EX

  • Retail to Let
  • £15,000 pa
  • 597 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now
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More details for 145-151 Buccleuch St, Edinburgh - Retail to Rent

145-151 Buccleuch St

Edinburgh, EH8 9NE

  • Retail to Let
  • £14,400 pa
  • 393 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now
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More details for 166 Bruntsfield Pl, Edinburgh - Retail to Rent

166 Bruntsfield Pl

Edinburgh, EH10 4ER

  • Retail to Let
  • £16,000 pa
  • 248 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now
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More details for 23 Bruntsfield Pl, Edinburgh - Retail to Rent

23 Bruntsfield Pl

Edinburgh, EH10 4NH

  • Retail to Let
  • £15,000 pa
  • 366 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now
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More details for 86 Newington Rd, Edinburgh - Retail to Rent

86 Newington Rd

Edinburgh, EH9 1QN

  • Retail to Let
  • £16,000 pa
  • 732 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now
  • Security System

Edinburgh Retail to Rent

Class 1 Retail, 86 Newington Road, Edinburgh EH9 1QN KEY FEATURES Attractive traditional shopfront with strong visibility to passing trade Well suited to treatment-based occupiers including beauty, aesthetics, wellness, therapy, medical, dental and hair use Flexible internal layout with reception/sales area, private treatment rooms, open-plan rear space and back-of-house facilities Popular mixed-use location with strong student, professional and residential catchment EPC rating of B LOCATION The subjects occupy a prominent position on the west side of Newington Road, one of the principal arterial routes connecting Edinburghs popular south side with the city centre, the Old Town and the wider central business district. The property sits close to the junction with Salisbury Place, within a well-established and highly visible commercial parade benefiting from consistent passing pedestrian and vehicular traffic. Newington is a densely populated and sought-after mixed-use neighbourhood, characterised by traditional tenement properties, ground floor retail and service accommodation, and strong local amenity provision. The surrounding area is particularly popular with students, young professionals and city-centre commuters, supported by the nearby University of Edinburgh campuses, residential catchment and regular bus services along Newington Road. Nearby occupiers include a mix of independent local businesses and national operators such as Boots, Santander, Pizza Hut and Edinburgh Dental Clinic, reinforcing the location?s established retail and service-led character. DESCRIPTION The property forms the ground floor of a traditional tenement building and has most recently been occupied by a successful cosmetics and beauty business. The existing configuration is particularly well suited to treatment-based occupiers, including beauty, aesthetics, wellness, therapy, medical, dental, hair and specialist service providers, while also offering flexibility for a variety of retail, showroom, studio or office-style uses, subject to the necessary consents. Internally, the unit provides a welcoming front reception/sales area with a freestanding treatment room to the rear left. A short, stepped transition leads through to a surprisingly spacious rear section, currently arranged as an open-plan area previously accommodating three make-up stations, together with two further private treatment rooms positioned to the right and far left. Kitchen/tea preparation facilities, WC accommodation and a useful storage cupboard are located to the rear, providing a practical layout for occupiers requiring a mix of customer-facing space, private rooms and back-of-house provision. Externally, the property retains an attractive traditional shopfront, with a large display window positioned to the right of a recessed glazed entrance door. The frontage provides good visibility to passing trade and is protected by a metal security gate. ACCOMMODATION According to our measurement survey, the subjects comprise the following approximate net internal area: Total: 68 SQ M (732 Sq ft) RENT A rent of £16,000 per annum is sought on a new full repairing and insuring (FRI) lease for a term to be negotiated. SERVICES The property has mains supplies of water and electricity. RATEABLE VALUE According to the Scottish Assessors website (www.saa.gov.uk) the subjects have a Rateable Value of £14,500. The uniform business rate for 2026 is £0.49 pence in the pound for rateable values up to £35,000. Occupiers may be eligible for 100% rates relief through the Small Business Bonus Scheme if the combined rateable value of all their business premises in Scotland is £35,000 or less ENERGY PERFORMANCE RATING The property is rated a B A copy of the recommendation report is available on the EPC Register Scotland Website. LEGAL COSTS Each party shall bear their own legal costs with the tenant will be liable for any LBTT and registration dues thereon. ENTRY On completion of a missive under Scots Law.

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Date on Market:

22/06/2026

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More details for 16 Marischal Pl, Edinburgh - Retail to Rent

16 Marischal Pl

Edinburgh, EH4 3NF

  • Retail to Let
  • £15,600 pa
  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now
  • 24 Hour Access

Edinburgh Retail to Rent

16 Marischal Place, Blackhall, EH4 3NF Lease Disposal • Rent £1,300 per month • Highly sought-after hot food takeaway use • Fully fitted extraction system • Popular location for deliveries LOCATION The property is located near the corner junction of Queensferry Road on the east side of Marischal Place, a continuation of Craigcrook Road between the junctions of Strachan Road and Seaforth Terrace/Queensferry Road. The immediate area offers a range of excellent amenities including a Sainsbury's, Craigleith Retail Park and a number of bars and coffee shops on Queensferry Road. The Holiday Inn hotel is close to the subjects. The area benefits from excellent transport links with regular bus links serving the city centre. DESCRIPTION Internally, the unit includes a bright, well-presented customer waiting area with a staff counter on the right-hand side. The kitchen is located to the middle rear and is fully equipped for preparing pizzas, kebabs and curries. The layout makes efficient use of the space and supports high-volume output, with additional washing facilities, fridges and freezers at the rear. The premises would suit a range of cuisines. A WC is also located to the rear left, and there are windows to the back. The unit benefits from a fully operational extraction system. ACCOMMODATION According to our recent measurement survey the premises contain the following approximate net internal area: Ground floor: 33 SQ M (355 SQ FT) RENT & LEASE TERMS The rent is £15,600 and the lease runs to mid to late 2030 on full repairing and insuring terms and conditions With the landlord is willing to grant a longer period if required for a good covenant. PREMIUM A premium of £10,000 is sought for the leasehold, fixtures and fittings. RATEABLE VALUE According to the Scottish Assessor’s website (www.saa.gov.uk) the subjects have a Rateable Value of £11,000. The uniform business rate for the current year is £0.49 pence in the pound. Occupiers will be eligible for 100% rates relief through the small business bonus scheme if they apply. UTILTIES The premises is served by mains electricity, gas and water. ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE The Energy Performance Certificate rating is Pending. A copy of the recommendation report is available on request. LEGAL COSTS The landlord would like the ingoing tenant to incur legal costs in the with the eventual tenant liable for any Registration Dues or LBTT thereon. ENTRY Upon completion of a formal missive under Scots Law. VIEWING AND FURTHER INFORMATION By appointment through the sole letting agent, Ime DJK Group Ltd.

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IME Property Agents

Date on Market:

03/06/2026

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More details for 1 Inverleith Gdns, Edinburgh - Office / Retail to Rent

1 Inverleith Gdns

Edinburgh, EH3 5PU

  • Office / Retail to Let
  • £22.63 sq ft pa
  • 972 sq ft
  • 1 Space Available Now
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More details for 123 Corstorphine Rd, Edinburgh - Retail to Rent

123 Corstorphine Rd

Edinburgh, EH12 5PZ

  • Retail to Let
  • £15,240 pa
  • 570 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now
  • Security System
  • 24 Hour Access

Edinburgh Retail to Rent

123 Corstorphine Road, Edinburgh EH12 5PZ TO LET/LEASE DISPOSAL: CLASS HOT FOOD TAKEAWAY We are delighted to present an excellent lease disposal opportunity for a fully fitted hot food takeaway with sit-in capacity on one of Edinburgh's most prominent commercial routes. Set within a busy parade with strong daily footfall, this turnkey unit offers an incoming operator an attractively designed, ready-to-trade premises. With tasteful front-of-house decor, a well-configured kitchen, and space suited to both takeaway and dine-in customers, the property provides a strong platform to grow the business and capitalise on the area's demand. LOCATION The subjects occupy a prominent position on Corstorphine Road, one of Edinburgh's principal arterial routes linking the city centre with the west of the city and beyond. Situated within a well-established commercial pitch, the property benefits from strong passing traffic, excellent visibility, and a popular mix of surrounding local businesses, leisure destinations and residential neighbourhoods. The location is exceptionally well served by frequent bus routes along Corstorphine Road, providing straightforward access to the city centre, Haymarket, Murrayfield and Edinburgh Airport. With key routes such as Glasgow Road, St Johns Road and the A8 corridor nearby, the property enjoys excellent connectivity and a strong trading position within a busy and accessible part of the capital. DESCRIPTION The property forms part of an attractive terraced row and benefits from direct main door access into a well-presented ground floor frontage. Currently fitted out as an Indian style takeaway, the unit enjoys strong street presence, excellent signage opportunities, and a layout that naturally supports both takeaway and casual sit in trade. The front of house area space accommodates a well designed waiting/serving zone along with several tables and chairs for those wishing to dine on site offering a valuable dual setup rarely available in this location. To the rear, the fully fitted kitchen accessed via a double swing door is arranged to suit the current operator but offers the flexibility to support a wide range of cuisines with minimal adaptation. The basement level provides a highly usable storage area, complete with practical shelving for storage and housing a combi boiler, and a window making it ideal for stock management and operational efficiency. Overall, this is an opportunity for an ambitious operator to step into a stylish, fully equipped hot food premises with exceptional potential. A new tenant could easily elevate the business to the next level. ACCOMODATION According to our recent measurement survey, the subjects comprise of the following approximate net internal area over ground and basement floors: Total 68 sq. m (732 sq. ft) Ground 53 sq. m (570 sq. ft) Basement 15 sq. m (161 sq. ft) RENT AND LEASE DETAILS The rent is £15,240 per annum on Full Repairing and Insuring (FRI) lease terms. There are approximately 14.5 years remaining, the lease runs until 2040. PREMIUM Our client is seeking a premium of offers over £30,000 for the leasehold, fixtures and fittings and any goodwill. VAT There will be no VAT due on the lease. SERVICES The property is served by mains water, gas and electricity. ENERGY PERFORMANCE RATING The Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating is Pending. RATEABLE VALUE According to the Scottish Assessor's website (www.saa.gov.uk) the subjects have a Rateable Value of £15,500. The uniform business rate for the current year is £0.49 pence in the pound (as of April 2026). LEGAL COSTS Each party is responsible for their own legal and costs incurred in the preparation, negotiation, and settlement of the documentation pertaining to the lease or sale including LBTT or VAT applicable. ENTRY Upon completion of a formal missive under Scots Law. VIEWING AND FURTHER INFORMATION By appointment through the sole letting agent, ime DJK Group Ltd.

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Date on Market:

20/05/2026

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More details for 30-31 Parsons Green Ter, Edinburgh - Retail to Rent

30-31 Parsons Green Ter

Edinburgh, EH8 7AN

  • Retail to Let
  • £15,000 pa
  • 497 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now
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More details for 56 Raeburn Pl, Edinburgh - Retail to Rent

56 Raeburn Pl

Edinburgh, EH4 1HJ

  • Retail to Let
  • £25,000 pa
  • 660 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now
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More details for 3-4 London Rd, Edinburgh - Retail to Rent

3-4 London Rd

Edinburgh, EH7 5AP

  • Retail to Let
  • £18,000 pa
  • 473 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now
  • Energy Performance: D
  • Security System

Edinburgh Retail to Rent

3-4 London Road, Edinburgh EH7 5AP TO LET/LEASE DISPOSAL: CLASS HOT FOOD TAKEAWAY We are delighted to present an exceptional lease disposal opportunity for a fully fitted hot food takeaway with valuable sit in capacity, located on one of Edinburgh’s most prominent and high performing commercial routes. Positioned within a thriving parade and benefitting from strong daily footfall, this turnkey unit offers incoming operators a rare chance to step into an attractively designed, ready to trade premises. With tasteful front of house décor, a well configured kitchen, and a layout ideal for both takeaway and dine in customers, the property provides the perfect platform for a motivated tenant to elevate the business and maximise the area’s impressive demand. LOCATION The subjects occupy a prime position on London Road, just moments from the junction with Maryfield and Easter Road—one of Edinburgh’s most vibrant and well connected commercial corridors. Situated within a busy parade of prominent street front units, the location benefits from a strong blend of established local traders and national destinations, including A1 Kilt Hire, The hugely popular Maria’s Kitchen, Folkvangr Tattoo, Herringbone, and the Meadowbank Retail Park. This is an area exceptionally well served by frequent and reliable tram and bus links, offering effortless access across the city. Major connecting routes such as Leith Walk, Easter Road and the Royal Mile lie close by, ensuring the property sits at the heart of a thriving, easily accessible district with excellent footfall and visibility. DESCRIPTION The property forms part of an attractive Victorian terraced row and benefits from direct main door access into a beautifully presented ground floor frontage. A wooden staircase leads down to the basement level, providing practical additional space. Currently fitted out as an Indian style takeaway, the unit enjoys strong street presence, excellent signage opportunities, and a layout that naturally supports both takeaway and casual sit in trade. The front of house area has been very tastefully decorated, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere for customers. This generous space accommodates a well designed waiting/serving zone along with several tables and chairs for those wishing to dine on site offering a valuable dual setup rarely available in this location. To the rear, the fully fitted kitchen—accessed via a double swing door—is arranged to suit the current operator but offers the flexibility to support a wide range of cuisines with minimal adaptation. The basement level provides a highly usable ancillary area, complete with practical shelving for storage and housing a recently installed combi boiler, making it ideal for stock management and operational efficiency. Overall, this is a turnkey opportunity for an ambitious operator to step into a stylish, fully equipped hot food premises with exceptional potential. A new tenant could easily elevate the business to the next level, capitalising on both the quality of the fit out and the area’s strong footfall. ACCOMODATION According to our recent measurement survey, the subjects comprise of the following approximate net internal area over ground and basement floors: • Total 73 sq.m 786 sq ft RENT AND LEASE DETAILS The rent is £18,000 per annum on Full Repairing and Insuring (FRI) lease terms. There are approximately 12 years remaining, a rent review has just recently been carried out, the lease runs until late 2038. PREMIUM Our client is seeking a premium of £32,000 for the leasehold, fixtures and fittings and any goodwill. VAT There will be no VAT due on the lease. SERVICES The property is served by mains water, gas and electricity. ENERGY PERFORMANCE RATING The Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating is D. RATEABLE VALUE According to the Scottish Assessor’s website (www.saa.gov.uk) the subjects have a Rateable Value of £15,400. The uniform business rate for the current year is £0.49 pence in the pound (as of April 2026). LEGAL COSTS Each party is responsible for their own legal and costs incurred in the preparation, negotiation, and settlement of the documentation pertaining to the lease or sale including LBTT or VAT applicable. ENTRY Upon completion of a formal missive under Scots Law. VIEWING AND FURTHER INFORMATION By appointment through the sole letting agent, ime DJK Group Ltd.

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IME Property Agents

Date on Market:

02/04/2026

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More details for 259 Morningside Rd, Edinburgh - Retail to Rent

259 Morningside Rd

Edinburgh, EH10 4RD

  • Retail to Let
  • £16,000 pa
  • 239 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now
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More details for 63 Calton Rd, Edinburgh - Office / Retail to Rent

63 Calton Rd

Edinburgh, EH8 8FX

  • Office / Retail to Let
  • £21.53 sq ft pa
  • 1,045 sq ft
  • 1 Space Available Now
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More details for 136 Comiston Rd, Edinburgh - Retail to Rent

136 Comiston Rd

Edinburgh, EH10 5QN

  • Retail to Let
  • £18,500 pa
  • 683 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now
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More details for 324 Morningside Rd, Edinburgh - Retail to Rent

324 Morningside Rd

Edinburgh, EH10 4QJ

  • Retail to Let
  • £20,000 pa
  • 454 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now

Edinburgh Retail to Rent

TO LET/LEASE DISPOSAL Class 3 / Restaurant 324 Morningside Road, Edinburgh EH10 4QJ LOCATION The property is located on the west side of Morningside Road, a highly popular mixed-use thoroughfare with a strong retail presence connecting to Bruntsfield, approximately 1 mile south-west of Edinburgh city centre. Morningside benefits from high levels of pedestrian and vehicular traffic and serves a densely populated residential area with a strong mix of local retailers, cafés, and service businesses. Nearby occupiers include M&S Foodhall, Boot The Chemists, , Soderberg, and several independents and food operators DESCRIPTION The subjects comprise a ground floor Class 3 unit within a traditional stone tenement building. The premises benefit from a glazed frontage providing excellent natural light and visibility to passing trade with excellent signage space above. Internally, the accommodation is well presented and arranged to provide a welcoming restaurant area to the front, a staircase leading to the basement is in the central area, that leads down to a storage area and WC. The back of the unit has an open plan kitchen area with extraction fitted; this would suit a wide variety of cuisines looking for a cosy restaurant or café. More seating could be added in the space in front of the kitchen, and the kitchen could be closed off. ACCOMMODATION According to our recent measurement survey, the premises comprise the following approximate net internal areas: Floor Area (sq. m.) Area (sq. ft.) Ground Floor 42 sq. m. 454 sq. ft. Basement 20 sq. m. 215 sq. ft. Total 62 sq. m. 667 sq. ft. RENT & LEASE TERMS The current rent is £20,000 per annum. The property is on a Full Repairing and Insuring (FRI) lease with 20 years remaining. PREMIUM Our client is seeking offers over £45,000 for an assignation of lease, they would consider a sub-lease too, with terms to be discussed. RATEABLE VALUE According to the Scottish Assessors Association website, the current Rateable Value is £17,000 UTILITIES The property is connected to mains water, and electricity. ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE The Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating is G. LEGAL COSTS Each party will bear their own legal costs in the preparation of the lease. The incoming tenant will be responsible for Registration Dues and Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT) applicable. The landlord shall bear no cost. ENTRY Entry will be available upon completion of formal missives under Scots Law. VIEWING AND FURTHER INFORMATION Strictly by appointment through the sole letting agents: Ime DJK Group Ltd 0131 629 5050 Commercial@imedjk.co.uk TO LET/LEASE DISPOSAL Class 3 / Restaurant 324 Morningside Road, Edinburgh EH10 4QJ

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Date on Market:

22/12/2025

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More details for 47-59 Leith Walk, Edinburgh - Retail to Rent

47-59 Leith Walk

Edinburgh, EH6 8LS

  • Retail to Let
  • £15,000 pa
  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now
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More details for 6A West Maitland St, Edinburgh - Retail to Rent

6A West Maitland St

Edinburgh, EH12 5DS

  • Retail to Let
  • £40,820 pa
  • 678 sq ft

Edinburgh Retail to Rent

6a West Maitland Street, Edinburgh EH12 5DS *LICENSED RESTAURANT* TO LET · Excellent location · On the tram route · Close to Haymarket Train Station · Benefitting from high levels of footfall · Long established and well-known unit · Would suit all varieties of cuisines LOCATION The business is ideally located in the popular West Maitland Street in between Haymarket Train Station and the west end of Princes Street. This area is known for its vast number of offices and is a destination location to go for food with busy restaurants all around the area. West Maitland Street provides excellent transport links, with regular bus services connecting the area to the city centre and surrounding areas. The Tram passes the shop as well as Haymarket train Station located just a short walk away. The area has recently become a lot busier due to the Haymarket development “Haymarket Square” a £350 million development, fit for the future. DESCRIPTION The property comprises the ground and basement floors of a fully licensed restaurant retail unit situated within a traditional building with residential living space above. The frontage has a large window with an entrance door to the left. the property offers excellent visibility and the opportunity for effective product showcasing with adequate sign space and minimal exterior décor. Internally, the unit has a vestibule leading to the restaurant to the left and stairs leading to the basement to the right (front beneath window) The bar greets you near the entrance and then opens to the seating area which has 20-25 covers then another 20-25 cover further back on a slightly raised floor. The kitchen and WC facilities are in the basement. The kitchen is fully fitted with extraction system and has a dumb waiter lift. ACCOMMODATION Based on our recent measurement survey, the property offers the following approximate net internal area: Ground Floor: 63 sq. m (678 sq. ft) Basement: 41 sq. m (441 sq. ft) RENT Rent sought is £44,200 per annum on Full Repairing and Insuring (FRI) terms for a period to be agreed. Preferably 10 years or more. PREMIUM A premium of £60,000 is sought for the leasehold. VAT No VAT. SERVICES The property is connected to mains electricity, gas, and water ENERGY PERFORMANCE RATING The Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating is currently Pending. RATEABLE VALUE According to the Scottish Assessors website https://www.saa.gov.uk/ the property has a Rateable Value of £22,000. The uniform business rate for the current year is £0.49 pence in the pound (as of April 2023). Occupiers may be eligible for rates relief through the Small Business Bonus scheme if the combined rateable value of all their business premises in Scotland is £35,000 or less. LEGAL COSTS Each party will be responsible for their own legal costs incurred in the preparation, negotiation, and completion of the lease documentation, including any applicable LBTT or VAT. ENTRY Access to the property will be granted upon completion of a formal missive under Scots Law. VIEWING AND FURTHER INFORMATION To arrange a viewing or for further information, please contact the sole letting agent, Ime DJK Group Ltd. Please note that all information provided is subject to contract and availability.

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IME Property Agents

Date on Market:

11/11/2025

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More details for 29 Sciennes Rd, Edinburgh - Retail to Rent

29 Sciennes Rd

Edinburgh, EH9 1NX

  • Retail to Let
  • £25,000 pa
  • 338 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now
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More details for Waterfront Plaza, Edinburgh - Retail to Rent

Waterfront Plaza

Edinburgh, EH6 6BR

  • Retail to Let
  • £17,500 pa
  • 819 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now
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More details for 6 Picardy Pl, Edinburgh - Retail to Rent

6 Picardy Pl

Edinburgh, EH1 3JT

  • Retail to Let
  • £45,000 pa
  • 988 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now
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Frequently Asked Questions About Renting a Shop in Edinburgh

How many retail properties are currently available in Edinburgh?
There are currently 71 retail properties available. Sizes range from 236 sq ft to 10,965 sq ft, with an average size of 1,917 sq ft. Whether you're looking for a small high street shop or a larger retail unit, there are a variety of options to explore.
What does it cost to rent a shop in Edinburgh?
Average asking rents are around £25 per sq ft, although costs vary depending on the property's location, size, condition, visibility, and nearby amenities. Lease terms and local demand can also influence pricing.
What sizes of retail space are available?
Available properties range from 236 sq ft to 10,965 sq ft, with an average size of 1,917 sq ft. This means there are options suitable for everything from independent retailers to larger national brands.
What use class do shops fall under?
Most shops fall within Use Class E, which covers a wide range of commercial uses including retail, cafes, salons, showrooms, and certain professional services. Before signing a lease, it's worth checking that your intended use complies with local planning requirements.
What types of retail property can I rent?
Retail opportunities can include high street shops, shopping centre units, retail park space, corner units, kiosks, and parade shops. Available properties vary in size, frontage, layout, and customer footfall.
What should I look for when choosing a retail property?
Consider factors such as customer footfall, visibility, accessibility, nearby businesses, delivery access, and the suitability of the space for your operation. It's also important to budget for business rates, service charges, and any fit-out work that may be required.
What is included in a typical retail lease?
Lease agreements usually set out the rent, length of term, repair responsibilities, service charges, permitted use, and any break options. Many retail leases are full repairing and insuring (FRI), although terms can vary between properties.
Can I change how a shop is used?
Possibly. Some changes may be permitted within Use Class E, while others may require planning consent. If you're considering a different use, it's best to check with the local planning authority before committing to a property.
Are business rates included in the rent?
Business rates are usually charged separately from rent. Depending on the property's rateable value, some occupiers may be eligible for Small Business Rate Relief or other local support schemes.
Can I sublet or assign my lease?
This depends on the lease agreement. Some landlords allow subletting or assignment with prior consent, while others may place restrictions on these arrangements. Always review the lease terms carefully before signing.
How can I find the right retail property?
Start by identifying your preferred location, budget, space requirements, and target customer base. Comparing available properties and speaking with local commercial property professionals can help you find a space that aligns with your business goals.

Find More Shops & Retail Units to Rent in and Near to Edinburgh on LoopNet

Edinburgh’s retail market includes prime city centre locations such as Princes Street, George Street, and the new St James Quarter, alongside thriving neighbourhood high streets in Stockbridge, Bruntsfield, and Leith Walk. The city’s mix of high-income residents, large student population, and year-round tourism drives strong demand for both national brands and independent retailers. Retail units to rent range from boutique spaces to high-footfall units suitable for flagship stores, food and beverage operators, and experiential retail concepts.

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